Basic English to Polite
Basic vs Polite English
1. Basic : I want water.
Polite : Could I please have some water ?
2. Basic : Give me your phone.
Polite : May I borrow your phone, please ?
3. Basic: Wait here.
Polite: Could you wait here for a moment, please ?
4. Basic : What do you want ?
Polite : How may I help you ?
5. Basic : Tell me your name.
Polite: May I know your name, please ?
6. Basic : Send me the file.
Polite : Could you please send me the file ?
7. Basic : I need help.
Polite : I was wondering if you could help me.
8. Basic : Move aside.
Polite : Would you mind moving a bit, please ?
9. Basic : I don't like it.
Polite : I'm not a big fan of it, to be honest.
10. Basic : Stop talking.
Polite: Could you please lower your voice ?